But here's a thought: ditch the pre-made and try your ice skills at home and you'll have healthy ice lollies in no time.

Still not convinced of channelling your inner Nigella? Here's a chilling fact that might put you off your Mr Whippy; the 'cream' in mass-produced ice cream is often a less-than-appealing mix of powdered milk, oil and thin air.

Keep scrolling for the 12 of the healthiest ice lollies to keep you cool all summer long.

HEALTHY ICE LOLLIES:
12 TO TRY THIS SUMMER

1. Strawberries & cream healthy ice lolly

Did you know strawberries can help you look younger? One serving of strawberries contains 51.5 mg of vitamin C— about half of your daily requirement — which, is vital to the production of collagen. Sweet.

3. Melon thirst quencher healthy ice lolly

Not only is this your go-to thirst-zapper on a hot day, but research from the Technical University of Cartagena in Spain found that watermelon juice, consumed an hour before a workout, can help to protect against muscle soreness, too. Score.

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